Good morning, Worcester.

Ashley Hurley won a $1 million lottery prize on Aug.

12 after buying a winning ticket at Mobil gas station at 635 Chandler St (Corner Store) and she plans to earn a master's degree in social work; the station also receives a $10,000 bonus.

Block Engineering in Southborough hired former Thermo Fisher vice president Denzil Vaughn as its new COO, replacing Patrick Herdman, in an (Aug.

3) announcement. Vaughn’s spectroscopy expertise is expected to boost the firm’s semiconductor laser business.

On Aug. 12 at Worcester Common during the Out to Lunch festival, local residents watched a partial solar eclipse that covered 16% of the sun.

Attendees including Richard Snair recalled childhood memories of full eclipses and were reminded to use protective glasses to avoid eye damage.

Assumption University will welcome over 130 students from Anna Maria College this fall as it launches new social work and continues its nursing program; the school has hired six full-time faculty from Anna Maria to support the transition and expand hands-on training in health sciences.

The Worcester Red Sox will sell jersey patch sponsorship rights to local partners starting in 2027, with agreements running through 2030.

Executive vice president Jack Verducci said the move will boost local ties by featuring Worcester companies on select uniforms.